Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word (s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
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His manners____him.
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- speak of
- speak out
- speak up
- speak for
- speak of
Correct Option: A
speak of (Phr. V.) : to be evident that something exists or is present
speak for (Phr. V.) : to state the views or wishes of a person or a group
Here, speak of is the right usage.